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As tensions loom in the Strait of Hormuz, British sailors aboard the RFA Lyme Bay stand ready, gearing up for a crucial mine-clearing operation that could pave the way for peace between the US and Iran.

France's flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, is heading to the southern Red Sea, signaling readiness for a potential mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This preparatory move allows for an assessment of the operational environment, aiming to reduce response time for a multinational coalition focused on freedom of navigation.

With overseas Puja committees rethinking priorities amid global uncertainty, the idols makers are growing jittery about delays

US & Iran are taking a high-risk gamble over Hormuz. With doubts hanging over a scheduled second round of talks today, there are three ways this can go. Return to direct conflict. Iran negotiating under pressure. Or a prolonged stalemate

The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.

India is strategically vital to the Indian Ocean Region, a critical artery for global trade and energy. The Indian Navy actively safeguards these waters, countering piracy and ensuring maritime security through initiatives like MAHASAGAR. This approach fosters regional cooperation and strengthens India's role as a key security partner, demonstrating its growing influence.

Iran's top parliamentarian has hinted at extending maritime pressure to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital global trade route, amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic move could significantly impact global energy and supply chains, affecting countries like India that rely heavily on these waterways for trade and energy imports.

With tensions rising near the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb — another maritime chokepoint — is coming into focus over fears that it could become the next shipping lane to be targeted, especially with the entry of the Houthi group into the current conflict. For India, the repercussions will be significant

Iran's proposal to levy transit fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route, is emerging as a new flashpoint. This move, aimed at generating revenue and exerting geopolitical leverage, challenges international maritime law and could disrupt global trade, pushing energy markets into uncertainty. Nations like India have rejected the idea.

A giant container ship grounded in the suez canal could be freed by the start of next week if heavier tugboats, dredging and a high tide succeed in dislodging it, a Dutch firm working to free the vessel said.

Egypt said it may seek around $1 billion in compensation after a giant container vessel blocked the suez canal for almost a week and roiled shipping markets.